1. tomato soup soaked cornbread croutons.
2. watching things cook in the oven.
3. brussels sprouts that jump around in the pan.
4. perfectly browned scalloped potatoes.
5. things that act as a vehicle for bacon.

1. dim sum breakfasts.
2. going back to sleep.
3. free things in vip lounges.
4. crackers and cheese.
5. really awesome light displays.

1. buying one and a half new suits.
2. taking a bag full of shoes in to be fixed.
3. celebrating people’s major life events with good champagne.
4. late night pizza deliveries.
5. friends who live four blocks from my apartment.

1. coming up with design plans for future ideas.
2. catching up with old friends from a former life.
3. sharing vip passes.
4. meeting really awesome new people.
5. discovering a bag of chips when you are desperately hungry.

1. manually alphabetizing things.
2. fitting in two minute cuddles whenever possible.
3. people who deliver food right to my door.
4. getting hot water back just in time for a much needed bath.
5. living in a city where things get filmed across the street from my apartment.

1. mom and pop stores.
2. starting the top model tradition again.
3. collaborative cooking.
4. overly dramatic music in undramatic moments.
5. ridiculous survivor challenges.

1. a grandma on a kid scooter.
2. eating leftovers and not buying lunch.
3. only get locked out of the office for five minutes.
4. a refreshing walk home after a long day.
5. collapsing onto the couch.

1. my semiannual closet reorganization.
2. big explosions and car chases.
3. sea salt and vinegar chips.
4. having hot water again.
5. late night trips to shopper’s drug mart.

1. getting things out in the open.
2. staying in my pajamas all day.
3. making soup mostly from scratch.
4. playing with numbers.
5. bowls of mint chocolate chip ice cream.

1. escaping the red light of discomfort.
2. late night trips to buy record players.
3. shiny new electronics.
4. big plates of nachos.
5. getting off of granville street.